Kerala Travel Agency Director Arrested In Overseas Job Fraud Case

Mary Lopez, director of Ezra Global Tours and Travels, was arrested by Anchalummoodu Police in Kerala. She allegedly cheated over 70 job aspirants out of Rs 1.63 crore by promising lucrative overseas employment opportunities. The agency collected fees ranging from Rs 4 lakh to Rs 6 lakh for visas and jobs in countries like Israel, Australia, and the Netherlands but failed to deliver. Victims reported that after paying, they did not receive the promised visas or jobs. Many approached the police for refunds, but the agency operators allegedly threatened them. Following the complaints, the agency ceased operations and its operators went into hiding. At least 24 cases have been registered at Anchalummoodu Police Station. Investigators tracked Lopez's movements across multiple states, including Delhi and Himachal Pradesh, as they continue to probe the matter further.